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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12022 Pest Control Certification Categories

§ 12022 Pest Control Certification Categories

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§ 12022 Pest Control Certification Categories

This law lets people who want a pest‑control license pick which types of pests they will be tested on, like insects, weeds, or animal pests.

Key Takeaways

  • •Applicants can choose one or more categories from the list.
  • •The list includes insects, plant diseases, nematodes, animal pests, weeds, defoliation, and plant growth regulation.
  • •The exam for the chosen categories is written and run by the director.

Example

Jane wants to become a certified applicator for weed control and insect control on farms.

She tells the licensing agency she wants to be examined in the weed and insect categories, then takes the exam that the director prepares and gives.

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Official Source
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§ 12022 Pest Control Certification Categories

Applicants for licensing shall elect to be examined for certification in one or more of the following categories: (a) Control of insects, mites, and other invertebrates. (b) Control of plant pathogens. (c) Control of nematodes. (d) Control of vertebrate pests. (e) Control of weeds. (f) Defoliation. (g) Plant growth regulation. The examination shall be prepared and administered by the director. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1276.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Control of insects, mites, and other invertebratesControl of plant pathogensControl of nematodesControl of vertebrate pestsControl of weedsDefoliationPlant growth regulation

Related Statutes

  • § 12021 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Licensing
  • § 12023 Pest Adviser License Discipline
  • § 12023.5 Pest Control License Misconduct
  • § 12024 Pest Control Adviser Requirements
  • § 14921 Definitions For Chapter Construction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12022.
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